Senior Contracts Advisor – Oil & Gas Capital Projects

aramco; Dhahran Compound; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Contracts Advisor to join WRM Capital Program Management. You will ensure contracts support successful project execution for greenfield and brownfield refinery or NGL facilities.

The role requires leading contract strategy, drafting and negotiating major contracts, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. This senior position demands extensive experience in EPC/EPCM and a deep understanding of international contracting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or related to Contract Management.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPCM, CCE, PMP) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in contract management with 5+ years in capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate contract strategy development and workshops to secure organizational alignment for greenfield and brownfield projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and Saudi Aramco standards and Procurement manual.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK), Lump Sum Procure and Build (LSPB), EPC, EPCM, and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco contracting policies, procedures, safety requirements, and legal requirements, including internal controls and governance standards.
• Manage contractor performance throughout the contract lifecycle, including scope, cost, schedule, and quality, to ensure delivery against agreed milestones and service levels.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Risk Management to ensure contractual alignment and risk mitigation.
• Support procurement activities, including Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, bidder qualification, bid evaluation, and selection process.
• Lead and participate in contract risk assessments, including liability, indemnification, insurance, and claims management, including Legal advice and expertise in legal matters and claims.
• Provide expert contractual advice during project execution, including change management, variations, dispute resolution, and claims.
• Lead contract close-out activities, including final account settlement, performance evaluation, and lessons learned documentation.
• Maintain and update contract management systems, ensuring accurate and timely data entry into enterprise tools such as EPM, SAP, or other ERP systems.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

ERP (SAP)

Legal advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or related to Contract Management

Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPCM, CCE, PMP)

Tools

SAP

Contract management systems

Job description

Aramco in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Contracts Advisor to join WRM Capital Program Management. You will ensure contracts support successful project execution for greenfield and brownfield refinery or NGL facilities.

The role requires leading contract strategy, drafting and negotiating major contracts, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. This senior position demands extensive experience in EPC/EPCM and a deep understanding of international contracting